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St. James's Square, c. 1722 Fitzroy Square. Squares have long been a feature of London and come in numerous identifiable forms. The landscaping spectrum of squares stretches from those with more hardscape, constituting town squares (also known as city squares)—to those with communal gardens, for which London is a major international exponent, known as garden squares.
Residents of London are referred to as Londoners. The city is an international transport hub and a major tourist destination, counting iconic landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament , Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace amongst its many attractions, along with famous institutions such as the British Museum and the National Gallery .
Manchester Square in the 1790s Hertford House, home of the Wallace Collection, viewed from the gardens in Manchester Square. Manchester Square is an 18th-century garden square in Marylebone, London.
Residents of Connaught Square hold an exclusive summer party in the central communal garden every year. The garden square is maintained by the owners of the adjoining properties who contribute to its upkeep, and in return are issued keys to the garden. Such gated gardens are a particular feature of this area of London.
The Palace of Westminster and the Clock Tower, housing Big Ben. London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and of England.It produces 17% of the UK's GDP, and is one of the world's major business, political, and cultural centres.
Alexander Square is a garden square in London's Chelsea district, SW3.The communal garden at the centre of the development is 0.1226 hectares (0.303 acres) in size. [1]The English Heritage blue plaque commemorating George Goodwin at 24 Alexander Square
There are approximately 7,500 residents. The estate is currently undergoing a major regeneration programme. Major problems with the physical buildings on the estate and the poor perception of estates in Britain as a whole have led to the Aylesbury Estate gaining the title of "one of the most notorious estates in the United Kingdom". [ 1 ]